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RefWorks

RefWorks is a bibliographic citation management tool. This guide provides help using RefWorks.

Connect to RefWorks

To create an account:

What is RefWorks?

RefWorks is an online tool for capturing references when searching catalogs, databases, Google, etc. 

Features include:

  • the ability to organize references with folders and tags
  • import references from catalogs and databases
  • upload the metadata from a PDF
  • edit references and add notes
  • share and search for references 

You can also generate in-text citations to insert into your paper and create a bibliography automatically according to your chosen style (e.g. MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.).

Screenshot of RefWorks interface with handwritten labels explaining different buttons and features.